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About

Baraka, along with his 3 other siblings, is supported by his mother who works as a subsistence farmer. His father is a retired teacher, however he left the family and is no longer in Baraka’s life. In addition to single-handedly supporting her own children, she also took in her brother’s children when he died. Neither of Baraka’s two older siblings had the opportunity to go to secondary school. Baraka hopes to be the first in his family to graduate secondary school and set a good example for his younger brother who will soon finish primary school.

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Total $1200
  • Transportation
    $75
  • Student Services
    $125
  • Extra Curricular
    $75
  • Teachers & Staff
    $665
  • Supplies
    $160
  • Meals
    $100

Baraka's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2019 Form 4
2018 Form 3
2017 Form 3
2016 Form 2

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Baraka
Wed, February 21, 2018 at 8:03 am GMT
Hi TSF Sponsors!

This is Samantha, the Scholarship Coordinator at Orkeeswa School, sending another update on behalf of Baraka. Baraka is now in the 10th grade, which is an important year in the Tanzanian Education System. This year is considered the last year of Ordinary Level education (O-Level), and is important in determining whether the student will continue on to Advanced Level studies (A-level), which are the final two years of secondary school education.

he 10th grade year finishes with National Examinations in December, so it is often a year filled with extra studying, review sessions, and of course the added work and stress of preparing for these important exams. I sat down with Baraka last week to hear some of his reflections on being a 10th Grade student, and here is what he had to say:

"To me, being in 10th Grade is very good because it's like a chance to have a better future. I think if I succeed, my life will be better. When I was younger, I didn't think I would make it to 10th Grade. In my family, most people only made it to 9th Grade, but I am the first one to make it this far, so my family is very proud of me."

Baraka is also thinking of ways to reduce his stress and study effectively this year.

"Now that I'm in 10th Grade, I get more time to study at home because this is the final class of my O-Level education, so I decided to tell my parents that I need to focus on my studies, and they have given me time to study. I think if I keep studying, I will improve in my subjects and in my favorite classes, Biology, Geography, and Swahili. I plan to manage my stress by studying with friends and making groups to discuss different subjects, and I have already started staying extra after school with teachers for help and tutoring."

As you can see, Baraka is a very dedicated student who will work hard to achieve his goals. Thank you for your continued support of Baraka and his education!
Baraka
Sun, January 28, 2018 at 11:10 am GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

This is Samantha, Orkeeswa School's Scholarship Coordinator, writing on behalf of Baraka. Baraka is now in the 9th grade, which means that he will spend the next year preparing for his National Exams that determine whether he can continue on to his higher-level studies. Baraka has been staying late after school and coming to campus on weekends to study with his friends, but has still managed to participate on the school Volleyball Team.

We are so proud of the commitment Baraka continues to show to his studies, and look forward to seeing him grow and develop as a leader at his school and in his community.

Thank you so much for your continued support of Baraka and Orkeeswa School!

With gratitude,

Samantha
Baraka
Wed, May 24, 2017 at 8:32 am GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

This is Emma, Orkeeswa School's Scholarship Coordinator, writing on Baraka's behalf. Baraka and his classmates are working hard in 9th Grade, after performing very well on their Form 2 (8th Grade) examinations in November. Baraka is staying busy in his classes and on the school volleyball team, and he also recently participated in Orkeeswa’s annual Science Fair.

Working in small groups, Baraka's class developed and executed their own Science Fair projects. Each project was focused on developing solutions to challenges facing the community, which was an incredible and relevant hands-on experience for them. I wanted to share some photos of Baraka working on his Science Fair project, as well as some of his reflections from the experience. 

"For the Science Fair, I worked with my group to make a battery. We mixed sulfuric acid in pure water, and then put copper and zinc into the beaker. We then connected them with wires and used them to power a lightbulb. We wanted to know if it would create more power if there was more sulfuric acid, so we made one with more sulfuric acid and one with purer water and tested which one will work better. We found that the one with more water powers the lightbulb more. I really liked doing the Science Fair because it helped me to create something which I didn’t know how to do before, and something that we can use in the village where there is no electricity. To be able to make something on my own that I can use in my own life was really fun. If I can get those materials, I could make this at my house!"

Thank you for your support and encouragement of Baraka’s education at Orkeeswa School!

With gratitude,
Emma

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Masasi
Sat, March 25, 2017 at 9:08 am GMT
Hello Baraka!!!!
I hope your fine and me I am also fine. First my name is Masasi
I am from miyomboni secondary school. In my dream I like to be a doctor but my father told me that on this life am suppose to be or to do any thing that is good in my society either a teacher, driver pilot anyone so that can help me to survive in my life and me I told my father that if I have a plan from my stage know on form two to be a doctor I hope I will be a doctor with the helpful of school fund I will and I want to help many people whose suffer from diseases
Every day I pray to God to bless the school fund members to achieves their goals
And I would like to here about you my friend
God bless us and you have a nice day
bye !!!!Masasi
Samwel
Fri, March 24, 2017 at 11:51 am GMT
Hello Baraka,
I hope you are fine . In this journal I like to tell you about my small animals called rabbits ,rabbit is a beautiful animal , clever animal and its my favorite animal. ..
for now I have twenty rabbits that earn me in come and others for food
what is your favorite animal? .
Henry F.
Sat, March 18, 2017 at 12:10 pm GMT
Dear Baraka,

I hope that you are doing good, at my side am quite fine and that Is why I took an opportunity to write this journal to you.

In this journal I want to share with you what I have been doing in this week, from Monday to Friday the week is very tight in terms of time because from 7:50am every weekday the periods begin and end at 3:00pm and after normal class sessions we have the practical session where we do some experiments of Chemistry, Physics or Biology basing on the time table arrangements of the day in a week after that we have tuition session that begins from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and in the tuition we have physics, chemistry and maths so that is how my time table is EXEPT Friday where lessons end at 12:20pm.

I hope that even you have a time table or a ritual of activities that you do daily and it could be very interesting knowing it if you care.

Henry.
Pascal Clemence
Sat, March 4, 2017 at 2:03 pm GMT
Hello Baraka
How are you doing?
Very sorry for troubles you have passed!! i want to give you a piece of mind that a great thing is to made more concetration in your studies,respect,praying and also good relation for doing that
we will be the winner for what we want!!!
Have a good weekend !!!!!!!!!!!
Paschal.
Alpha Willson
Sat, March 4, 2017 at 1:23 pm GMT
Hey Barak are you fine ? how about week end?
Adam
Sat, March 4, 2017 at 1:02 pm GMT
Hello Baraka
My name is Adam I come from Iringa. I study at the highlands secondary school in form three and my dream is to become an engineer.I graduated my primary school education in 2014 at ummusalama primary school here in Iringa . I then joined my secondary school education at highlands secondary school where I was selected to be a member of the school fund.I would really love to hear from you
Be well
Adam
Yusuph
Fri, March 3, 2017 at 10:51 am GMT
hi Baraka
I hope you are fine and you are good in health. First I want to introduce my self.my name is yusuph ally. I come from kleruu secondary school. I am in form two in this year. I would like to about my dream. My dream is to become a pilot. what is your dream.
please write back to me
yours faithful.
Arafa
Fri, October 21, 2016 at 9:55 am GMT
hi Baraka
I am happy to here that you are doing well in your studies and may god bless you with your parent and relatives.I hope you will be happy with that.and I have enjoing looking at you life skills and I will be happy again if you send for me your brother's Life skills.
I wish you all the best
arafa,
Baraka
Mon, October 10, 2016 at 6:47 pm GMT
Hi Sophie and TSF Sponsors,

This is Lisa, writing on Baraka's behalf again. Baraka is doing really well and wanted to share a drawing he made in his Life Skills class about his values. He hopes you enjoy it, and he thanks you again for supporting his education!

With thanks,
Lisa (on Baraka's behalf)
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Baraka
Thu, August 18, 2016 at 9:22 pm GMT
Hi Sophie and TSF Sponsors,

I am Lisa Heinert, Director of Scholarships at Baraka's school, the Orkeeswa School. I am writing on Baraka's behalf as our internet access at school is very limited, making it hard for Baraka to post online himself. Baraka has been doing really well this year, and recently helped host several visiting groups at our school. As he reflected on this experience, he commented on the pride he has for his community and culture:

"I love my community and my culture because they are living together in a peaceful way. If someone wants to accomplish something, you know that there are many people that will help you with your goals. For example, we help each other on the farm or with grazing cattle. Everyone supports and helps one another."

Thank you for supporting Baraka's education!

With thanks,
Lisa
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Sophie
Wed, March 9, 2016 at 10:02 pm GMT
Hi Baraka, my name is Sophie and I'm from Australia. Your mother sounds like a wonderful woman! I hope you have a fantastic year at school.

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